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Extreme weather to drive $20T in spending over next 10 years, analysts say

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:19am
The findings underscore the economic toll of climate change and the opportunities it creates for companies that help customers mitigate and adapt to its effects.

Tropical Storm Amanda is first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:18am
With the center of the storm at sea, the cyclone posed no immediate threat to land.

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:17am
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings in several areas in Japan, urging people living along rivers and in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground.

Louisiana seeks to shield oil industry from climate lawsuits

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:38am
Four other states have passed similar legislation this year. Louisiana's bill wouldn't block coastal erosion litigation against oil companies.

North Carolina advances far-reaching data center bill

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:37am
The Republican-backed proposal would impose new regulations on the energy-hungry facilities, as well as set in motion a repeal of the state’s 2050 climate goal.

Democratic AGs urge revival of judicial manual’s climate chapter

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:36am
The Federal Judicial Center says it pulled the climate science guidance because of Republican threats to its federal funding.

Startup scores big investment for storing carbon in wood bricks

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:35am
The financial infusion will help the Memphis-area facility triple its carbon removal capacity.

Wetland losses jack up insurance bills, study says

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:35am
Insurance claims increased by $10 billion since 1980 due to the disappearance of those ecosystems.

Appeals court rejects youth-led challenge to Trump energy orders

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:34am
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says the link between the orders to unleash fossil fuel and climate injuries is too speculative.

EU delays data center sustainability label after heavy criticism

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:33am
The label would benchmark the environmental performance of data centers, using metrics including energy and water efficiency, renewable energy use, and waste heat recovery.

UK government sets target to cut 87% of carbon emissions by 2042

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:33am
Scientists said that the goal puts the U.K. on course to meet its 2050 net-zero target, though Tuesday's announcement doesn't include details of how it will be achieved.

Biggest commercial green jet fuel plant planned for Brazil

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:32am
JetBio will rely on a diverse range of suppliers, including makers of sugar, second-crop corn as well as waste-based ethanol, for processing into sustainable aviation fuel.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help.

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:31am
And when the disaster is over, health experts say, try to restore a sense of normalcy by seeking out support, returning to routines and helping others.

Deadly heat is coming. But funding to save lives is not.

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:41am
Emergency officials are searching for loopholes to save lives as President Donald Trump slashes programs.

Federal court prevents breakup of top US climate center

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
The ruling Monday is a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

New York City’s hydropower contract kicks off

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
The 1,250-megawatt line will deliver much needed renewable energy to New York City.

Judge sides with EPA in venue fight over termination of $7B in solar grants

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:39am
The case is contractual in nature, meaning the states can only seek damages in another court, ruled the judge.

Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:35am
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.

Former Meta CTO raises clean tech fund as AI reshapes sector

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:34am
Gigascale is backing a number of clean tech startups supporting the artificial intelligence boom. It has previously invested in technologies ranging from wave energy to laser fusion systems.

EU climate chief mulls including international carbon credits in ETS reviews

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:33am
The inclusion of carbon credits from foreign jurisdictions, Wopke Hoekstra explained, could be part of allowing more allowances into the “2040 framework” especially from countries in emerging markets.

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